Midway Public Schools

We wrapped up our Winter Olympics Reading Challenge, and what an incredible run it was! 📚🥇 Students earned medals for reading minutes and completing a variety of activities throughout the month. The excitement, dedication, and love for books were on full display! The big prize? A pizza party for the class with the highest participation percentage… and the gold medal goes to Ms. Osowski’s 2nd grade class! 🍕🏆 They had the highest percentage of participation—way to go, readers! We are so proud of all of our students for putting in the time to read! Keep turning those pages!

Our students are digging into learning—literally! This week, Mrs. Erickson’s 4th graders wrapped up another year of learning about the coal mined right here in central North Dakota with our annual Cookie Mining Activity. Students experienced firsthand how the mining process works, from start to finish. Each group started with different land values and had to purchase their own “mining tools.” Their mission? Carefully remove the chocolate chips (coal) using only the tools they bought—no hands allowed! 🍪⛏️ After mining, the real challenge began. Students had to reclaim the land and restore their cookie as close to its original state as possible. Then came the big question: Did they make a profit… or take a loss? This hands-on activity is always a favorite and gives students a fun, real-world look at economics, land management, and natural resources in North Dakota. Great job, miners! 👏

This is a great opportunity for our Mustang volleyball players! Registration link: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E7159&id=65 Select $100/participant Select Midway High School Grade entering in fall of 2026

On Friday, our elementary students enjoyed another awesome round of Connections Time! 💙 Each group spent time together doing a variety of fun activities—laughing, creating, playing, and most importantly, building relationships. These moments may look simple, but they mean so much. When students and staff take time to connect, it strengthens our whole school community. We love seeing these connections grow! 🌟

Midway Public Schools will have a two-hour late start on Thursday, February 19. There will be no morning ESP or activities.

Due to projected weather conditions and concerns for the safety of our students and staff, Midway Public Schools will be conducting a Virtual Learning Day tomorrow.

Look what the kids found at recess on Friday!! A heart, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Today is School Resource Officer Day! 👮‍♂️💙 While we don’t have just one dedicated SRO, we are so fortunate to have several officers who regularly stop by, check in, and walk through our building. Their presence means so much to our students and staff. A huge thank you to the Grand Forks County Sheriff's Department for your continued support and partnership. We truly appreciate Andy and the entire crew for helping keep our school safe and connected. #goodguysinbrown #gfcso

Here are more boxes! Mrs. Amundson’s first graders brought some pretty amazing Valentine's boxes on Friday!

Mrs. Amundson’s first graders brought some pretty amazing Valentine's boxes on Friday!

On Friday, our 3rd–5th graders enjoyed a fun and engaging Book Tasting event! 📚✨ In Mrs. Thompson’s room, students sampled some of the classics—exploring timeless stories that have been loved for generations. From page to page, they discovered new favorites while enjoying the special “tasting” atmosphere. It was a wonderful way to celebrate reading and introduce students to books that truly stand the test of time! ❤️📖

On Friday, our 3rd–5th graders had a Book Tasting. In Mrs. Erickson’s room, students sampled a wide variety of sports books—from motocross to football and everything in between. They rotated through tables, explored new titles, and discovered stories and topics that sparked their interest. Add in a few tasty snacks, and it made for the perfect Friday activity! Great books + good company = a winning combination. 🏆 We love seeing our students excited about reading!

On Friday, our 3rd–5th graders participated in a fun and engaging Book Tasting event! 📚✨ In Mrs. Jelinek’s room, students explored a variety of reference materials. A big hit of the day? The old-school Childcraft Encyclopedias! The students loved flipping through the pages and discovering just how much information you can find in a classic set of books. Great books, tasty snacks, and curious minds made for a fantastic afternoon of learning! 🍎📖

Don't forget FCCLA is selling Valentine’s Day items tomorrow!

We encourage the community to attend a Forum Meeting that will be held on February 26th at 6:00 PM. This informative meeting will be open for questions and discussion.

Mrs. Osowski’s kindergarteners had a great day! They read about fry bread and then got to make some delicious fry bread tacos. Thanks to all the parents for bringing the fixings. Lots of learning, hands-on fun, and happy kids all around! 🌮📚

Congrats to our January students of the month!
9th Grade - Zackery Padgett
7th Grade - Russell Anderson

Today we kicked off our Winter Olympic Reading Month with a fun opening ceremony! 🔥📚 Each grade proudly carried the torch and shared which Olympic sport they’ll be following along the way. We’re ready to read for gold medals and cheer each other on all month long! 🥇❄️

Mrs. Osowski’s class is celebrating 100 days of school in the best way! 🎉 It’s been 100 days of learning, 100 days of playing, 100 days of creating, and 100 days of growing. We’re so proud of all the hard work, fun, and progress these students have made along the way. Here’s to many more great days ahead! 💙📚✨

Big smiles for our Good Behavior Raffle Ticket winners! 🎉👏 Way to go to these students for making great choices and doing the right thing. Your positive behavior doesn’t go unnoticed—keep it up! We’re proud of you! 💙